In a new event for this year’s convention, enjoy cultural seminars followed by the Reflection performance review! Seminars: Starting at 5pm, Courtney Duchardt leads “Intro to Middle Eastern Dance,” which is followed by “From the Gypsy Trail, to the Melting Pot: The Ever-Nomadic Hsitory of Bellydance” lecture by Frank Farinaro. The cultural seminars end with a Q+A panel with visiting artists Mira Betz, Petite Jamilla, and Frank Farinaro. Reflection: Following the seminars is an intimate session of performances and commentary, an opportunity for professional feedback from HBDC’s visiting instructors. Beginning at 7pm, dancers can participate in a Q+A session and get feedback on their own performances.